Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography

Years served: January 2011 - Present

Committee assignments: Insurance (Chairperson); Judiciary - Civil; Labor & Commerce; Prescription Drug Affordability; Family Law & Probate; Wage Policy Study; Insurance Main Subcommittee (Sub-Chairperson); Insurance Policy Subcommittee (Sub-Chairperson); Supplemental Prescription Coverage (Sub-Co-Chairperson).

Biography: Graduate of Bloom Trail High School and holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University; first African-American alderman of Calumet City's Third Ward; founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Jones Foundation; formerly served as Student Trustee at South Suburban College, member of the Calumet City Library Board; proud father of two sons.

Associated Representative(s):

Napoleon Harris, III

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